The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

The United States is increasing pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces, including Special Operations troops or CIA officers, to participate in joint operations targeting fentanyl labs within Mexico. This request, initially proposed last year and later revived after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, has reached the highest levels of the U.S. government. The U.S. aims to have its forces accompany Mexican soldiers on raids of suspected labs. However, the Mexican government, under President Claudia Sheinbaum, has consistently rejected the proposal of allowing U.S. troops on its soil, emphasizing collaboration without foreign military intervention. Despite this disagreement, both countries have agreed to continue working together to combat drug cartels.

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